Abortions can happen safely — and entirely — at home
OPINION: The pandemic has taught us how we can deliver better care to patients who seek to terminate pregnancies. Now if only science could triumph over politics.
Feb. 24, 2021 • ~8 min
Coronavirus evolving: How mutations arise and new variants emerge
COMIC: As it spreads throughout the world, the virus that causes Covid-19 has been changing. Scientists are tracking those changes, hoping to stay one step ahead of worrisome strains.
Feb. 23, 2021 • ~1 min
Don’t let Covid boost another killer
OPINION: The pandemic may be interfering with our fight against drug-resistant bacteria. Luckily, the same tactics can beat back both scourges.
Feb. 17, 2021 • ~8 min
Sounding the alarm: How noise hurts the heart
Loud road and air traffic has been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Scientists are uncovering new details about how what you hear stresses the cardiovascular system.
Feb. 12, 2021 • ~9 min
The challenges of antiviral treatments
Antibiotics abound, but virus-fighting drugs are harder to come by, and Covid-19 amply shows how much we need them. Fortunately, scientists are getting better at making and finding them.
Feb. 9, 2021 • ~14 min
How enlisting dentists can speed up Covid-19 vaccinations
Dental care providers have the skills, the facilities and the trust of patients who might otherwise miss out
Feb. 3, 2021 • ~6 min
Could the immune system be key to Alzheimer’s disease?
Increasing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation takes a toll on the brain over the course of a lifetime
Feb. 2, 2021 • ~15 min
Are too many scientists studying Covid?
The pandemic prompted many scientists to pivot their research to the coronavirus. That’s not an entirely good thing.
Jan. 29, 2021 • ~9 min
The when of eating: The science behind intermittent fasting
What and how much we eat isn’t the only important thing when it comes to healthy nutrition. Timing seems to matter, too.
Jan. 29, 2021 • ~32 min
The dash to adapt smartwatches to help detect Covid infections
Wearable devices already collect vital signs like heart rate and skin temperature. New algorithms can use them to catch illness early — leading to urgent efforts to help battle the pandemic.
Jan. 27, 2021 • ~13 min
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